Metro train derails in Orange Line rail yard

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A four-car Metro train derailed in the New Carrollton rail yard Monday evening, damaging the track signaling equipment.

The rear car, a Rohr 1000 series model, derailed off the track around 6:25 p.m. at the Orange Line rail yard as the train was pulling out of the shop into the yard, said Metro spokeswoman Cathy Asato.

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